The Jaguar C-X75 never became a production car, but it did have its moment of fame in the James Bond movie Spectre. The British automaker supplied the concept car to the filming crew along with several replicas. One of these is now being rebuilt for public roads, and Autoevolution says it may sell for a cool £2.0–2.5 million once finished (U.S. $2.5–3.2 million).
The two original C-X75 coupes were only used in Spectre to film close-ups and interiors. For all action scenes, Williams Advanced Engineering built five replicas on a more robust chassis and powered each from a 550-PS (542-hp / 404-kW) Range Rover Sport SVR engine.
One of the replicas ended up totaled at the set. The remaining four have been acquired by car collectors. Now, UK-based Kaaimans International has officially announced the intention to turn just one of them into a normal daily driver. Should the project succeed, the company will be in possession of the world’s only Jaguar C-X75 actually usable on public roads.
To that end, Kaaimans will need to give its replica a compliant electric system, head- and taillights, side mirrors, normal seats and a whole lot of comfort-focused features. The engine will need to comply with the latest eco standard and some of the bodywork will need replacement. The company plans to use carbon fiber for the new panels, of course.
The project costs are estimated at £1 million (including materials, work and certification). The finalized car may go on sale as early as this spring.